How to adjust mountain bike disc brakes?

How to adjust mountain bike disc brakes?

If the installation of MTB disc brakes disc brakes is fairly straightforward, adjusting them is a little more complicated. Here's how to get the most out of your brakes, without having to adjust them. pads touch the disc when you're driving.

  • Time: 30 min
  • Level : Easy
  • Tools : Allen key set | Torque wrench

Steps 

  1. To correctly set the alignment of the brake calipersthey must be able to move sideways.
    To do this, release the 2 caliper bolts so that the caliper can move from left to right in relation to the brake caliper. MTB disc.

  2. Press the brake lever so that the caliper sits naturally on the disc.

  3. Tighten the caliper screws just enough to lock it in place, then release the brake.

  4. Check that the disc is centered in the caliper and between the pads. Probikeshop tip: If this is not the case, remove the wheel, push the brake pads back into the caliper, reassemble and go back to step 1.

  5. Tighten the caliper bolts to the torque specified by the manufacturer, using a torque wrench.

The brake is now set. If the brake pads and discs are new, it's important to break them in before setting out on the road.

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